One single Poppy.

I have lived in the United States of America for many years and every time around this year it never ceases to amaze me that not a single poppy is warn not a single poppy is sold. In England poppy's are sold a simple respect for the men who died in conflict. Every year I wore a poppy as a child not thinking twice about it. When I worked in a store here I asked if I could wear my poppy with pride but was denied that right. In recent months I have been reading up about WWI which my Grandfather served in and was gassed in. Why is there so little respect for those who have fought for us. One simple act of respect. In WWI and WWII America and England both lost many people. Young men in a battle field often surrounded by blood and dying friends. Yet we in 2018 we cannot wear or display a single poppy. The displays are amazing in England the time that has taken to show in same small way that we have not forgotten the fallen ones, those lost often at a young age. Has the world become so self obsorbed that it has forgotten who has fought for their freedom. Young men thinking that they were coming home at Christmas served years to keep us safe and no one single poppy does not pay anything for the price they paid, however it does say I will not forgot, it does say Granddad thank you, it says to all those lost that I will wear my poppy remembering you. To those who never returned from those blooded fields, to those who fought to the end I will not forget. My single poppy has a voice and yours can too. Please remember to show respect for all those who have paid the price for your freedom.